A long-lost moon may explain why Mars is so different from the other rocky planets in the solar system. Today, Mars it has two small months. But early in its history, the Red Planet may have had a larger moon, which could be responsible for Mars’ strange shape and surface, Michael Efroimsky, an astronomer at … Read more
Skin diseases encompass a wide range of conditions that affect the skin, the body’s largest organ. They can manifest in various forms, causing symptoms that can range from mild discomfort to severe, life-altering effects. Understanding these diseases is crucial for prevention, early diagnosis, and effective treatment. Types of Skin Diseases 1. Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) Eczema … Read more
NASA’s Astronomy Photo of the Day is a large collection of astronomy photos, both amateur and professional. It celebrates our wonderful world, every day. Since its inception in 1995, NASA APOD has been selecting and publishing some of the best space photographs. Its two editors Robert Nemiroff and Jerry Bonnell are the people behind it. … Read more
Last week, we explored the complications of dementia, focusing on its effects on memory and cognitive function, as well as the importance of early detection. I also shared how music therapy can positively impact cognitive function, illustrated by a story of a senior citizen with dementia, which went viral. This week, we will continue that … Read more
Photo credit: NASA, ESA/Matthias Maurer. Science writer Joel Achenbach reported last Tuesday in the Washington Post that NASA – which once had men walk on the moon – is on the precipice: NASA is 66 years old and feeling its age. Brilliant engineers are retiring. Others have run to higher-paying jobs in the aerospace industry. … Read more
A team of physicists at Stockholm University has come up with a groundbreaking proposal: a method to detect single gravity. Interestingly, “those elusive particles were considered too difficult to observe” until now. For context, gravitons are theoretical particles believed to be the building blocks of gravity. Scientists have long struggled to bridge the gap between … Read more
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) – The Biden administration on Friday asked an appeals court to revive a Trump-era law that stripped Endangered Species Act protections for American wolves. If successful, the move will put the poachers under state surveillance across the country and open the door to the resumption of hunting in the Great Lakes region … Read more
It is known that the world is going through terrible disasters in terms of climate crisis and severe drought that is found all over the world. For this reason, various companies and organizations are constantly working to find solutions to these major problems related to the lack of water in various countries by using. energy … Read more
LIn more than half an hour of Tuesday’s presidential debate, former president Donald Trump sent an updated version of a century-old slur against immigrant communities: that immigrants eat other people’s pets and insects. “They’re eating dogs, they’re eating people, they’re eating cats,” Trump said of Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio. In the past four years, … Read more
We are all familiar with animals that hibernate in the winter, such as bears and pigs. There is … [+] another group of animals that “guess”–meaning they go into hibernation during the summer/warm months. Here are three important examples. Getty Animals use several strategies to increase their chances of survival through difficult environmental conditions. One … Read more